SWIFT/BIC code UNILBHBMXXX
UNILBHBMXXX belongs to United Bank Limited in Manama, Bahrain.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | UNILBHBMXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | UNILBHBM |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | United Bank Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Manama |
| Country | Bahrain |
How the United Bank Limited SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- UNIL Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- BH Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- BM Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- XXX Branch code
- 3 characters for a specific branch. XXX means the head office.
Check before you send
- Ask the recipient which bank and branch the account is held at.
- Use the head office code (XXX) when no branch is specified.
- Make sure the country in the code matches the country of the account.
Frequently asked questions
What bank is behind SWIFT/BIC code UNILBHBMXXX?
UNILBHBMXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the head office of United Bank Limited in Manama, Bahrain. Use it when a payment to United Bank Limited does not need a specific branch.
Has United Bank Limited got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 2 SWIFT/BIC codes for United Bank Limited in Bahrain, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
What happens if I enter UNILBHBMXXX with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check UNILBHBMXXX with the recipient before sending.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at United Bank Limited?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code UNILBHBMXXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Bahrain uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
What do the letters in UNILBHBMXXX mean?
UNIL is the institution code of United Bank Limited, BH is the ISO code of Bahrain, BM is the code for the city or region and XXX means the main office.
How long does a transfer to United Bank Limited take?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.